Seasonal Christmas Tree Sales Associate
About The Position
Esbenshade's Garden Centers is hiring Seasonal Christmas Tree Sales Associates in Lititz, Pennsylvania, to help customers choose Christmas trees, fresh greens, and other seasonal nursery products. The role supports a smooth, positive holiday shopping experience by answering questions, preparing trees, assisting with vehicle loading, maintaining the nursery area, and helping with checkout and seasonal operations. This is an active, outdoor role during the holiday season. Associates work with a supportive team at a family-owned garden center and may assist with special holiday activities, including the Night of Joy event. The position offers full-time and part-time seasonal opportunities, flexible seasonal scheduling, and potential future employment opportunities.
Requirements
- Friendly and customer-focused, with an interest in helping people and making customers feel welcome.
- Dependable team player who is ready to work and pitch in during the busy holiday season.
- Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for 6–8 hours, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions, including cold, rain, and snow.
- Willing to learn about Christmas trees, seasonal nursery products, cash registers, and safe operation of small equipment, including saws and tree drills.
- Positive and respectful, with a cheerful attitude and commitment to teamwork, honesty, and excellent service.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in retail, customer service, landscaping, or a garden center is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Help customers select Christmas trees, fresh greens, and seasonal nursery products.
- Answer customer questions, offer suggestions, and provide friendly, helpful service.
- Prepare Christmas trees and assist customers with loading trees and other purchases into their vehicles.
- Keep the nursery clean, organized, and safe by tidying displays, removing trash, and clearing walkways.
- Operate small equipment, including a saw and tree drill, following training and safety procedures.
- Assist with unloading deliveries and stocking seasonal products.
- Process customer purchases at the nursery register and assist with checkout as needed.
- Support special holiday activities, including the Night of Joy event, and help the team where needed.
Benefits
- $14–$16 per hour.
- Flexible seasonal scheduling.
- Potential future employment opportunities.
- Supportive team and holiday work atmosphere.
- Active outdoor work.
- Opportunity to gain retail and customer service experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
